Happy Mother's Day! (dear mama - Tupac)

This is dedicated to all the wonderful Mother's in the world...

What Happened To DMX...

   At one point DMX was a Hip Hop Giant. He was making movies and selling millions of records so what happened to him? Did Jay Z pull a bitch move? Was it his drug addiction? Regardless of what it was the recent interview posted below convinced me that the game needs a blunt, straight forward real dude like him. No games, no marketing etc. Let me know what you guys think. Stay close.

N. Raina

NO EDUCATION

 I had video of me recording this track live in the studio so I mixed it with some random footage and here you have it. This is a banger. Stay close. One.

Download My Music...

   
     You can now download my music for free on SoundCloud. There is now a SoundCloud tab on the right side of the screen under Dynasty-83-Record Links that will take you to my music where you can, listen, download or comment on my the tracks that I have made available. I will continue to add free tracks before I drop the album so keep an eye out for that. Stay close. One.


DYNASTY 83 DOWNLOADS NOW AVAILABLE HERE

OfF tHe ChAiN mEdAlLiOn...

Should Music be all about Marketing Strategies and pleasing a crowd?......... Should an artist change what made them love the game to stay in the game even if it's not them? Why cater to the crowd and kill creativity and your love for music when you can just do you and keep it real. Don't be a Robot! With that being said...... here is a track put together in about an hour including making the beat in my studio alone before I even ate breakfast. It's simple, it's raw and I don't care if you like it (lol). Stay close......

Designing a Champion...

      When it comes to music the overwhelming majority will determine one's success based on record sales, money, influence etc. Artists themselves indulge in their passion to the point where they need to make money off of their art in order to pay their bills because they don't have time to work a 9 to 5. What usually happens is artists will start to compromise the type of music they create to make their songs more radio and club friendly etc. to earn a living. Fair enough... I respect everyone's hustle and grind so in a sense "it is what it is".
      I am encouraging you for a moment to imagine what music would be like if there was no money involved. What kind of songs do you think you would hear? I am sure we would still hear club bangers because there are REAL artists who REALLY enjoy making music that gets people hype and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I like listening to bangers and I like making them too. What I am trying to say is there would be a lot less artists straying away from there true identity for the sake of making money. I have busted my ass off to put myself in a position where I don't need music to make money. House, Cars, blah blah blah... I got that, I'm set. I have no desire for materialistic shit, yeah sure it's cool if I have it but at the same time I can live without it.
       So how does this have anything to do with designing a champion?... Well... I don't need anyone to buy my music in order for me to live. Music is my meditation, it is my journal, my therapy, my love so since I don't need money from music to live I am able to keep my music pure and real. No matter what I do in this music game or where I end up on any charts I have already won because I was able to close my eyes and let go of my art the way I wanted to. I was able to create a way where I can never lose. Becoming a champion is a result of a mentality as opposed to the result of an action. One.

2003 FREESTYLE

This is a 2003 freestyle I threw on a recent beat I put together...



(warning explicit lyrics)

"Just Believe"

This track is off my " Off The Chain Medallion " project. Take it in and stay close.

Mission Statement.

Mission Statement for Dynasty 83 Records......

Enter this divine palace of righteous thoughts through soulful speech

In this great land of opportunity words have the ability to place ordinary people amongst 

The 

Legends before us

This utopia is blind to imaging and materialistic desire for it only seeks truth

Play the right notes and make them listen

Intrigue them with the words and move them the rhythm

Words are god

Words are powerful

Dynasty 83 Records... Music Created To Inspire

N. Raina

   Creativity and uniqueness stems throughout all levels of Dynasty 83 Records and no exception was made when it came to the company's mission statement. It's not about trying to be different. It's about being you...

The Dark Side Project

6IXX

   Dynasty 83 Records is currently working on 3 projects. One of the projects is N's debut album and the second project is N's mixtape entitled "Off The Chain Medallion". The 3rd Project will be Sixx's (6ixx) "Darkside Project" which is on the blueprint table right now. 6ixx and N started off in a group called S.O.C. (smoked out crew) back in 1999 along with Jerome AKA Micro. Stay close people. Be a witness.

Making It Happen

 I was sick of paying for studio time and having to wait to record something if the studio wasn't available. So I did what I had to to do. I got a diploma in Audio engineering and built my own Studio. I didn't waste money going to clubs and buying bottles all the time, I bought equipment. I am stubborn and I hate people telling me what to do so I created my own label so I could say what I want when I want and do everything my way.

DOING IT MY WAY

The Art of Creating Music

       As far as I can remember I have always had a deep love and passion for music. I may be a hip hop/ R&B producer/artist/writer, but I have always appreciated and valued all genres of music. I have always said “If it sounds good than it sounds good” and personally don’t feel like music should be segregated  nor should one limit themselves to a particular genre for whatever reason.

       While taking part in the production/creation side of music I have encountered several individuals who have certain methods and rules when it comes to creating there music and they criticize  any other way. These people are insecure bullies who like to talk ‘techy’ and call out serial numbers on gadgets because they probably are lacking in some other department or they are impressed as hell as to what you are doing and how you can do what they do, without all the money and equipment. Lucky for me I have met just as many big time producers and accredited artists who were  real enough to say that there is no right way or wrong way when it comes to creating music, as long as it is fueled by passion. The truth is everyone has there own way and all the great artists and composers have there own unique steps in regards to there creative process. Greatness in anything starts with believing in your self and acknowledging  your strengths.

       The intent of this article is to encourage those who have been side tracked or slowed down because of intimidation. If you met someone who made you feel like you need to have a million dollars to make a dream come true or that you can’t do something without  ‘blah blah blah’, then this is the wake up call you need. Yes, money and equipment help can make life easier but creativity costs a lot less and the sky is the limit when you are fully engaged. Recording artists have been recording in closets, rooms full of mattresses, dirty garages etc to give the same sound you can achieve in a million dollar studio. I am not taking anything away from those amazing studios’ and talented engineers because they are great and can make life easier, but once again if you are creative you can bypass all that  $h!t for lack of a better word. If you are laying down rap vocals on a Wave  File from a beat  you made electronically on a computer, you have absolutely no business being in a state of the art studio where they record symphonies and choirs unless you have a good connection or a bottomless pit of money. It’s not that you don’t belong there its simply that you just don’t need it!

       I have seen so many people, including myself, waste years in trying to save up for the next piece of equipment or save money to shoot a video … all while precious time is just being wasted. You should never rush anything but at the same time you should never deprive the world if your music is ready. Do not get me twisted, you should approach every situation with an open mind and one should be able to handle criticism especially in the music industry, however  you should not give anyone the power to plant the seed of doubt in your head. Keep it real with your music and be creative. Because real people relate to real things. Don’t cater to the crowd. Do you and let the crowd catch on. If you want the money and fame and you are willing to sell out and become a cookie cutter artist these words are not for you.

       This is for those who have written  songs in there darkest moments where  there ability to write lyrics or create music has pulled them through tough times. I personally don’t care for money or fame, my dream is to give back to music which has given me so much, even if it is just one album and the only buyers are family and friends. In conclusion when it comes to the art of making music we all need to remember it is indeed an art and there is no right or wrong way to do anything. Can you imagine someone telling Leonardo da Vinci how to paint the Mona Lisa?…. I didn’t think so. I would be a hypocrite to tell you that my article is %100 right because it goes against everything I have written. This is just my opinion based on my experiences. I am simply encouraging you to do you, and be confident with your personal approach and style. You have all the power you believe you have. One.